Janina Monkutė-Marks Museum-Gallery


Born in Radviliškis, artist Janina Monkutė-Marks grew up in Kėdainiai and this museum showcases a permanent collection of her vibrant, joyful paintings upstairs. The ground floor stages temporary exhibitions of contemporary Lithuanian and international art.


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